Color correct for color correcting?

Hi
I have a film to color correct and was wondering: How do I know if the color I'm seeing on my 2010 MBP 2.66 is correct? Is there a process to make it right, or a test to test it?
I see there's a way to calibrate it, is that any better than the display profile Apple apparently created or installed last month?
best
elmer

Hello elmerlang,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
To calibrate your display follow the steps in the article below:
OS X Mavericks: Calibrate your display
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH13768
Take care,
Alex H.

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